reconnaissance
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Firefighters were able to get a better handle on the situation after two overnight reconnaissance missions into the 15-acre manufacturing complex on the 12000 block of Western Avenue in Garden Grove.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
The divers "are highly trained" and "conducted an extensive reconnaissance with us, and developed a conservative dive plan, considering that no one knew the cave well", Marroni said.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Further reconnaissance of the flat is said to have happened a year later, in February and March 2024.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The prosecution told the jury that reconnaissance of Zeraati's Wimbledon address had started in March 2023, a year before the attack.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
He had died at night, on a reconnaissance mission.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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